(W) John Wagner (A) Colin MacNeil & Various (CA) Colin MacNeil
After Dredd's discovery of a mutant branch of his bloodline during Origins, the lawman has started to take a closer look at Justice Department's treatment of those unfortunates warped by the legacy of the Atomic Wars. Mutants are currently forbidden entry into Mega-City One, and exiled to facilities and townships in the irradiated wasteland, but Dredd believes it's time the law was changed-but is even he prepared for the turmoil he's about to unleash? The stories collected in this volume affect the Dredd strip for years to come, and features work by writer John Wagner and artists Colin MacNeil, Kev Walker, Patrick Goddard, and Rufus Dayglo.
(W) John Wagner, Al Ewing (A) Simon Fraser & Various (CA) Colin MacNeil
The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series - this is the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future! After Dredd and Hershey's decision to restore mutant access to Mega-City One is confronted with widespread criticism, Dan Francisco, a reality TV star who holds the people's favor, challenges Hershey's leadership as Chief Judge. Under his rule, the conditions of mutants across the Big Meg would be worse than ever. But when Judge Francisco is gunned down on camera in an alleged mutant attack, Dredd begins to suspect someone else might be masterminding the rushed election?
(W) John Wagner & Various (A) Eric Powell & Various
Welcome to Mega-City One, a nightmarish metropolis situated along the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America. Poverty is rife, crime is rampant, and only the Judges - empowered to dispense instant justice - can stop total anarchy. Toughest of them all is Judge Dredd - he is the Law! There are plenty of law-breaking freaks amongst the citizenship of the 'Big Meg.' From Futsies to Umpty-baggers, the Judges have their hands full. But the worst offenders are those who try and enforce their own brand of justice. Especially that strange strain of vigilante who chooses to hit the streets in brightly-coloured spandex!
(W) John Wagner & Various (A) Carlos Ezquerra & Various (CA) Mick Austin
On the mean streets of Mega-City One, the Judges are the law. Charged with executing justice in this futuristic metropolis, these individuals are the best of the best battle-hardened warriors dedicated to their cause. Toughest of all is Judge Dredd - a lawman who doesn't know how to quit! In this volume of the bestselling Case Files series, Dredd travels back to 2001 New York City in order to destroy a deadly space parasite capable of wiping out all life on Earth. And the alien action continues in Crusade, where Dredd competes with other Mega-City Judges to recover a long-lost Justice Department craft that has recently crash-landed in the South Pole. Stories from 2000 AD and the Judge Dredd Megazine, from December 1994 to May 1995.
(W) John Wagner (A/CA) Ian Gibson
For forty years Sam Slade has been one of the best robo-tectives in the business, but all of his experience couldn't prepare him for his latest case. In 2080 overpopulation of the Earth led the Space Commission into seeking out new planets to colonise. Four years later they discovered Verdus, a suitable planet in the Crab Nebula. Now, Colonists who sent there have not been heard from again. The Commission believe that robots have taken control of the planet and want Sam to uncover the truth. It's a dangerous case, but one Sam can't refuse-otherwise he's guaranteed a bullet in the head! This classic 2000 AD strip is presented in full color as it was when collected by Eagle Comics as a five-issue mini-series.
(W) John Wagner (A) Alan Grant, Jose Ortiz
Max the maniacal computer is back in Maxwell Tower, dishing out his twisted form of retribution on anyone who dares to cross his beloved residents! From a conniving milkman to thuggish street urchins, anyone who enters Max's territory looking for trouble is going for a one-way trip to the thirteenth floor! However, Max's past exploits have not gone unnoticed. The KGB have sent their own super-powered computer called Boris to make Max an offer - help them conquer the world or face obliteration! This book includes the thrilling conclusion to the classic 80s run of the strip all beautifully rendered by Jose Ortiz (Creepy) in his atmospheric black and white art.